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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 704: Catch-Up Tasting

Posted on August 13, 2018 by tonyaspler

A miscellaneous selection of wines tasted over the past two weeks.

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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 702: Versado

Posted on July 16, 2018 by tonyaspler

Wines tasted this week: Black Hills Carmenère 2016 (Southern Okanagan): deep purple colour; savoury, herbal nose of blackcurrants; medium-bodied, dry, blackcurrant flavour carried on lively acidity. (89) Franciscan Estate Chardonnay 2015 (Napa Valley, $25.95): Bright straw in colour; buttery, toasty … Continue reading →

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A Wine Lover’s Dairy, part 701: Great Tasting Week

Posted on July 13, 2018 by tonyaspler

Monday, July 9th: Tasted CedarCreek Meritage 2015 from the Okanagan: dense purple in colour with a cedary, blackcurrant and blueberry nose; medium-bodied, dry, fruity, blueberry flavour with a light floral note; beautifully balanced and long on finish. Tuesday, July 10th: … Continue reading →

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